Just got a call from the dealer and asked him if the thrust arm ball joint is pressed in. The SA told me sort of. It is pressed in a little but is also held in by the two bolts. So there is your answer.

The ball joint for the thrust arm is right below the axles so there is not an easy way to press it out unless you completely remove the spindle.

Now the problem is that one of the ball joint bolts broke and they have spent a day and a half trying to get it out. Might end up having to get a complete spindle.

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